Sharjah Ruler Establishes Saih Al Khor District Council in Khorfakkan

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree to form the Saih Al Khor District Council in Khorfakkan. The decree names Mohammed Khalfan Al Mughni Al Naqbi as the chairman of the council.

According to Emirates News Agency, the council comprises several appointed members, including Khalid Ali Abdullah Al Raisi, Ibrahim Khalil Al Hosani, Ali Khamis Ahmed Al Naqbi, Mohammed Ali Mohammed Tahsoon Al Shehhi, Ali Ahmed Mohammed Al Qawadi Al Hammadi, Nawal Mohammed Abdullah Al Hammadi, and Mariam Saeed Ali Alai Al Naqbi. The council is tasked with electing a vice-chairman at its inaugural meeting. This election will be conducted either by consensus or through a direct secret ballot, requiring a majority vote from those present. The vice-chairman will assume the chairman's responsibilities in their absence or if the position is vacated.

The decree also outlines that the council members' term will last four years from the date of its establishment. The council will remain operational until a new council is appointed, even after the current term expires. Additionally, members who have completed their terms may be eligible for reappointment for one additional term.